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ColorOS 16.1 Rolls Out with Live Space, Redesigned Camera, MindPilot AI, and AirDrop Support

OPPO has released ColorOS 16.1, its mid-cycle upgrade that remains based on Android 16 and arrives ahead of the Android 17 update expected for eligible devices later this year. The release is a substantial one, covering everything from a new live activity system and a redesigned camera interface to AI assistant improvements and cross-platform file sharing with Apple devices.

ColorOS 16.1 is rolling out to the Find X9 series first

The update is currently making its way to OPPO’s Find X9 lineup, with the Reno 15 series and Find X8 series set to follow. Other flagship and mid-range models are expected to receive it in the near future as well. The Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s will ship with ColorOS 16.1 pre-installed in select regions.

The most prominent addition in this release is Live Space — a new live activity system displayed as an expandable capsule-style card at the bottom of the lock screen. It surfaces real-time updates for things like timers, music playback, food delivery tracking, and notifications, and users can swipe between active sessions directly from the lock screen without opening any apps. Live Space also integrates with Google Maps, extending its usefulness beyond basic notifications.

System animations have also been overhauled across the board. App launches, closures, in-app scrolling, and general system interactions all feel smoother and more fluid. The Control Center and notification shade now feature stronger blur effects and cleaner transitions when pulled down, and touch recognition improvements help reduce the scrolling jitter that can creep into app interactions.

Live Space, redesigned camera app, and smoother system animations

ColorOS 16.1 introduces a Contour Glow effect throughout Settings, adding a subtle shimmer animation around UI elements including Control Center toggles, the lock screen, widgets, and the search bar. A new Audio Sharing feature allows two audio devices — such as earbuds and other supported Bluetooth accessories — to connect simultaneously to the same phone and play audio through both at once.

The Camera app has been redesigned with a noticeably different visual language, featuring translucent layers, glossy blur effects, floating cards, and bouncy animations throughout the interface. Settings no longer take over the full screen; they open inside pop-up cards instead, keeping the experience less disruptive. Devices like the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro also gain new Lumo-style watermarks within the camera app.

On the home screen side, ColorOS 16.1 adds AI-assisted organization that automatically arranges apps by category — games, music, social media, and so on — or by icon color. The same color-based sorting is available inside the app drawer as well.

AI improvements and AirDrop support

Several AI features have been upgraded or introduced. Mindspace gains a new assistant called MindPilot, which supports ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini directly within the app and responds to natural language queries. A new AI Menu Translation feature uses the camera to scan menus and foreign-language text and translate it on the spot, with the added ability to identify and convert different currencies — a useful tool for travel.

The AI Bill Manager is a new addition that tracks expenses, income, daily averages, and monthly spending patterns. Users can set spending limits and query their financial data through the AI directly. Document Scanning has also been meaningfully improved — the system now automatically corrects wrinkles, shadows, glare, and blur in scanned images, handles handwriting, long paragraphs, and tables with greater accuracy, and saves documents directly to the Documents app. Multi-page scanning is faster as well.

ColorOS 16.1 also adds AirDrop compatibility to Quick Share, enabling file transfers to Apple devices without requiring any third-party apps. This feature is currently limited to the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. Additional changes include Caller ID and spam protection, a speaker equalizer, and OPPO Share.

May 16, 2026
Android 17 Security Features: Anti-Scam Calls, Theft Protection, and Privacy Controls Explained

Google is significantly raising the security bar for Android devices in 2026 with Android 17. The update delivers a broad sweep of security and privacy improvements targeting some of the most common threats users face today — financial fraud, physical device theft, and invasive app tracking.

Android 17 tackles phone scams at the call level

One of the most persistent and costly attack vectors involves caller ID spoofing, where criminals disguise their number to impersonate a legitimate bank. This tactic contributes to nearly $950 million in losses globally every year. Google’s response is verified financial calls.

On devices running Android 11 or higher, the system will work silently in the background alongside banking apps like Revolut and Nubank. When an incoming call arrives, Android checks with the bank to confirm whether the call is genuine. If it isn’t, the call is terminated automatically — before the user even has a chance to answer. The scam is blocked at the source rather than after the damage is done.

Android 17 AI-powered app behavior monitoring

Android 17 also makes the platform significantly better at identifying malicious apps after they’ve been installed. The updated Live Threat Detection uses on-device AI to continuously monitor how apps behave in practice. If an app begins forwarding SMS messages, attempts to conceal its icon, or tries to launch silently from the background, the system flags the suspicious behavior and alerts the user.

Chrome on Android gets a new layer of protection as well. At the moment an APK file is downloaded, Chrome will evaluate it against known malware signatures and issue a warning before the file even reaches local storage.

Stolen phones become far less useful to thieves

Physical theft isn’t just about losing hardware — the data inside is often worth far more. Android 17 introduces a biometric lock for the “Mark as Lost” feature, meaning a thief who has obtained a user’s passcode still can’t disable tracking or regain access without a fingerprint or face scan.

Google is also expanding its default-on theft protection features globally. New and upgraded devices will automatically enable Remote Lock and Theft Detection Lock, which use onboard sensors to detect when a phone has been grabbed and instantly lock the screen in response.

More granular control over what apps can access

Privacy permissions are getting more precise with Android 17’s new one-time location sharing. Rather than granting a café app permanent GPS access, users can share their precise location only for the current moment while the app is open — and nothing beyond that.

A similar approach is coming to contacts. A new contact picker lets users share only the specific contacts an app needs, rather than handing over full access to the entire address book. Apps get only what’s necessary, nothing more.

Verifying the integrity of Android itself

Security also extends to the operating system at its core. Google has observed a rise in unofficial, modified Android builds designed to mimic legitimate software while secretly compromising user data. Android 17 addresses this with Android OS verification, launching initially on Pixel devices.

The feature allows users to confirm that their phone is running an official, widely distributed build of Android. A public, cryptographically verifiable “Source of Truth” ledger provides proof that both the apps and the OS itself are authentic production versions — making it effectively impossible for a fake Android build to hide its intent behind a familiar-looking interface.

Protecting against future threats

Looking further ahead, Android 17 includes protections designed for threats that don’t yet exist at scale. OTPs (one-time passwords) will be hidden from malicious apps, closing off another common attack vector. Google also introduced Post-Quantum Cryptography in March, laying the groundwork for encryption that can withstand the computational power of future quantum systems — a forward-looking measure that reflects how seriously Google is treating long-term platform security.

May 15, 2026
Xiaomi HyperOS 3.1 Rollout Tops 85% Globally – Which Devices Are Still Waiting?
Xiaomi has hit a significant milestone in its software rollout, with HyperOS 3.1 distribution now surpassing 85% globally. Built on Android 16, the update has reached nearly all eligible devices across the Xiaomi, REDMI, and POCO lineups — making it one of the fastest deployment cycles the company has executed to date.

Every Android 16-capable Xiaomi device has received HyperOS 3.1, with only a handful of entry-level and mid-range models still in the queue. The speed of the rollout reflects Xiaomi’s broader push toward software consistency across its increasingly large device portfolio.

What HyperOS 3.1 Brings

This isn’t a minor maintenance update. HyperOS 3.1 delivers several system-level changes spanning the UI, connectivity, and multitasking experience.

Advanced HyperIsland Interface

The HyperIsland notification layer has been further developed, now supporting real-time activity tracking for calls, timers, and media playback. Animations and transitions have been refined, and third-party app compatibility has been expanded. The result is a more dynamic and interactive notification system that positions HyperIsland as Xiaomi’s take on the kind of live activity UI that competing ecosystems have popularized.

Enhanced Xiaomi HyperConnect

Cross-device functionality gets a meaningful upgrade in HyperOS 3.1. File transfers between devices are faster, latency in device syncing has been reduced, and multi-device control — covering phones, tablets, and wearables — is more responsive. For users invested in the Xiaomi ecosystem across multiple device categories, this update makes the connected experience noticeably more reliable.

iOS-Inspired Recent Apps Interface

The Recent Apps menu has been redesigned with a horizontal, card-based layout that draws clear inspiration from iOS. Gesture navigation is smoother, and memory management is more visually transparent. The change fits into Xiaomi’s ongoing UI modernization effort under the HyperOS platform.

Devices Still Waiting for HyperOS 3.1

Despite the broad rollout, the following devices have not yet received the update:
- REDMI 14C
- REDMI A3 Pro
- REDMI 13
- REDMI 13X
- REDMI Note 14 Pro 4G
- REDMI Pad 2 Pro 5G
- REDMI Pad SE 4G
- REDMI Pad 2
- REDMI Note 14 4G
- REDMI A4
- POCO C75 5G
- POCO M6
- POCO C75
- POCO Pad M1
- POCO C85 4G
- POCO M7 4G
- REDMI Note 15 Pro 4G
These models are expected to receive HyperOS 3.1 in the final rollout phases. The delays are likely down to a combination of hardware optimization requirements, regional firmware certification timelines, and the additional tuning often needed for entry-level chipsets.

With HyperOS 4 already on the horizon, the pace and breadth of the HyperOS 3.1 rollout points to a clear strategic shift – Xiaomi is no longer treating software updates as a routine obligation, but as a core part of building a unified ecosystem across its entire device range.
May 15, 2026
Xiaomi Reveals Android 17 HyperOS Rollout Timeline – Stable Builds Expected This Summer
Xiaomi has officially stepped up its Android 17 transition after publishing a developer adaptation announcement that appears to have indirectly revealed the company’s rollout roadmap. The notice urges developers to wrap up Android 17 compatibility work before July 1, 2026 — a deadline that strongly implies stable Xiaomi HyperOS builds based on Android 17 are arriving much sooner than most anticipated. The move puts Xiaomi alongside OPPO, vivo, and Honor as one of the most aggressive Android manufacturers in preparing their ecosystems for the new platform.

Xiaomi already testing Android 17 Beta 2 on the Xiaomi 17 series

According to Xiaomi’s official developer notice, developers with access to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, and Xiaomi 17 can now install Xiaomi HyperOS 3.3 Developer Preview firmware based on Android 17 Beta 2. This is one of the clearest signals yet that Xiaomi’s Android 17 development has moved into an advanced stage. The company is pushing application developers to complete adaptation work before July 1, 2026, to ensure full compatibility with upcoming HyperOS builds.

What the July 1 deadline says about Xiaomi’s roadmap

Xiaomi hasn’t formally announced a stable Android 17 release date, but the adaptation deadline paints a fairly clear picture of what’s coming and when. Based on the company’s previous software release patterns, the likely Android 17 roadmap looks something like this:

Expected Xiaomi Android 17 Timeline
- May–June 2026 — Android 17 Beta testing phase, developer adaptation period, and internal HyperOS optimization
- July 2026 — Final application compatibility verification, system stability improvements, and carrier and ecosystem preparation
- Mid-July to August 2026 — First stable Xiaomi HyperOS 3.3 or 4 Android 17 builds, with an initial rollout targeting flagship Xiaomi devices
- Q3–Q4 2026 — Wider rollout across Xiaomi, REDMI, and POCO devices globally
The timeline makes clear that Xiaomi intends to keep HyperOS among the fastest-updated Android platforms in the industry.

Xiaomi HyperOS Android 17 rollout expected to start with the Xiaomi 17 series

The Xiaomi 17 lineup is shaping up to be the first stable Android 17 HyperOS platform. With Android 17 Beta 2 developer firmware already being distributed for these devices, the series is effectively serving as Xiaomi’s primary validation hardware for the new Android version. This mirrors Google’s own Pixel beta rollout strategy, where new flagship devices act as the initial optimization platform before broader expansion begins.

Android 17 brings significant system-level changes

The urgency behind the developer adaptation push also suggests Android 17 introduces platform behavior changes substantial enough to require early preparation. The likely changes include stricter background activity limitations, enhanced permission management, improved battery optimization, new security sandboxing features, updated notification behavior, advanced AI framework integration, and better optimization for large-screen and foldable devices.

Apps that don’t adapt in time risk crashes, background execution failures, notification delays, or UI instability on Android 17 hardware. That’s precisely why Xiaomi and other major manufacturers are pressing developers to act well ahead of stable releases.

OPPO, vivo, and Honor join the Android 17 adaptation push

The ecosystem preparation extends well beyond Xiaomi. OPPO, vivo, and Honor have each published official Android 17 adaptation notices with the same July 1, 2026 deadline for developers. OPPO has gone furthest in spelling out the consequences, warning developers that apps failing to meet adaptation requirements could face search warning labels, device compatibility restrictions, and potential removal from app stores. That’s a strong signal of how seriously Android manufacturers are treating ecosystem stability ahead of what promises to be one of the more significant Android platform transitions in recent years.

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May 14, 2026
Garmin Venu 4 Beta 17.25 Update Fixes Recovery Mode Bug and Improves Battery Estimates
Garmin has rolled out another beta update for the Venu 4, delivering over a dozen fixes and refinements to the mid-range smartwatch. Beta 17.25 is available globally through Garmin’s Beta Program and tackles a notable bug that could cause the watch to enter recovery mode during a software update, among several other improvements.

The update arrives a day after Garmin pushed comparable beta builds to the Venu X1, Vivoactive 6, Forerunner 570, and Forerunner 970. The Venu 4 (currently $499 on Amazon) now gets its own update in the form of Beta 17.25, which Garmin says brings 13 changes to the device, including updated translations. The release also coincides with Garmin Connect Mobile picking up additional translations through its own v3.90 update.

There are no new features in this build – the focus is squarely on stability and accuracy. Beyond the recovery mode fix, Beta 17.25 resolves two separate issues that were causing device resets on earlier builds, and it also addresses a problem with battery estimate accuracy when switching power modes during activities. A few other quality-of-life fixes round out the changelog.

To install Beta 17.25, users enrolled in Garmin’s Beta Program need to trigger the update manually. The path is: Main Menu → Settings → System → Software Update → Check for Updates.

The full changelog from Beta 17.19 to Beta 17.25 is as follows:
- Fixes a possible crash when routing back to start.
- Fixes an issue that could cause the device to enter recovery mode during a software update.
- Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when adding apps via Garmin Connect Mobile.
- Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when viewing the evening report.
- Fixes an issue that could result in counting reps incorrectly during strength training activities.
- Fixes an issue that could result in the post-activity summary map being centered incorrectly for multisport activities.
- Fixes an issue where the duration could be missing from the workout card in the morning report.
- Fixes battery estimates when switching power modes for activities.
- Fixes other minor bugs.
- Fixes various other issues that could cause the device to reset.
- Fixes weather app not updating when you enter the app.
- GCM Translations – 3.90
- Updates translations.
May 14, 2026
Honor Magic 8 Pro Becomes First Honor Device to Access Android 17 Beta

Honor has announced that the Magic 8 Pro flagship is now able to access the first Android 17 Beta, making it the first device in the Honor lineup to get hands-on with the new software generation.

The Magic 8 Pro launched globally with MagicOS 10.0 based on Android 16, and it now takes the lead as the first Honor device to venture into Android 17 territory. At this stage, the beta is aimed at developers and tech enthusiasts — it isn’t open to general users.

The purpose of the beta access is straightforward: give developers the tools to explore the new OS, test how their apps behave on Android 17, improve application performance, and evaluate how well the latest Android 17 features integrate with the hardware. Once they’ve put the software through its paces, developers can share their findings on Honor’s global X page, covering anything from bugs and stability issues to performance observations and feature feedback — all of which feeds into refining the eventual public release.

Honor’s official message to developers was clear: “Get ready! Android 17 Beta is now available for all developers on #HONORMagic8Pro! We are excited to hear your thoughts on the new features. Share your experience.”

As for what Android 17 actually brings, the developer beta includes a range of additions across productivity, customization, AI, camera, and privacy. Multitasking gets a boost through floating bubbles that can now be minimized and reopened independently for individual apps. On the camera side, the new RAW14 image format is set to enhance the AiMAGE experience with improvements to image processing, dynamic range, and color accuracy. Other additions include a customizable UI for a tidier home screen, a redesigned Photo picker with multiple layout options, and updates to the Quick Settings panel, among other changes.

May 14, 2026
Apple Brings End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging to iPhone and Android with iOS 26.5

Nearly 18 months after the FBI warned Americans about the security risks of texting between iPhones and Android devices, Apple has introduced end-to-end encrypted cross-platform messaging through iOS 26.5, according to Forbes.

The update enables encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android users for the first time – though Apple has noted that the feature “is not available to all.” Availability depends on both device compatibility and carrier support, meaning some users may not gain immediate access to secure RCS messaging even after installing the update.

The carrier dependency is a key distinction from platforms like WhatsApp, where end-to-end encryption is always active because the app controls both sides of any conversation. Apple’s and Google’s implementation of encrypted RCS, by contrast, relies on carrier infrastructure – which introduces variability depending on the networks connected to both devices at any given moment.

For context, Apple’s iMessage has long offered fully encrypted communication between Apple devices, identifiable by the familiar blue chat bubbles. Messages sent outside that ecosystem — the green bubble conversations – fall back on SMS or RCS protocols. With Google Messages, encrypted RCS has been available when all participants are using updated versions of the app, though users need to verify whether encryption is actually active in any given chat.

Encryped RCS messaging to follow

In its release notes ahead of the update, Apple stated that “end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (beta) in Messages is available with supported carriers and will roll out over time,” adding that a list of supported carriers would be published on its messaging support page.

Given the carrier dependency, Apple and Android users looking for consistent, reliable encryption may still find services like WhatsApp or Signal more dependable, or simply stay within their respective ecosystems where encryption is guaranteed.

Industry observers had anticipated iOS 26.5 would arrive this week, bringing encrypted RCS alongside broader improvements to performance, battery life, and system stability. German technology outlet Born City reported that Apple’s upcoming iOS updates are partly a response to longstanding criticism of the closed iMessage ecosystem, growing demand for AI features, and rising regulatory pressure. India-based publication Eastern Herald framed the RCS rollout as part of a wider industry effort to reconcile privacy with cross-platform interoperability.

Apple officially launched the encrypted RCS feature in beta on May 11, describing it as a joint initiative with Google aimed at making RCS – the modern successor to SMS – more secure across platforms.

“Starting today,” Apple said, “end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out in beta for iPhone users running iOS 26.5 with supported carriers and Android users on the latest version of Google Messages.”

Users on supported carriers will see a lock icon appear in RCS conversations when encryption is active. Apple confirmed that encryption is enabled by default and will gradually extend to both new and existing RCS conversations over time.

The move represents one of the most significant shifts in text messaging in decades, potentially closing much of the gap between standard cross-platform texting and the kind of security that encrypted messaging apps have offered for years. Analysts, however, point out that it remains to be seen how quickly carriers around the world will adopt the protocol, and whether the change will meaningfully challenge WhatsApp’s grip in markets where it dominates.

What’s clear is that the rollout directly addresses the U.S. government’s earlier concerns about unencrypted cross-platform communication – and delivers what many users have been waiting a long time for.

May 13, 2026
Moto Tag 2 Goes on Sale with UWB Support and 600-Day Battery Life
Announced earlier this year, the Moto Tag 2 has quietly gone on sale in select regions, bringing UWB-powered precise tracking to Android Find Hub along with a significantly improved battery life.

The Android Find Hub tracker market is well-stocked at this point, with plenty of options to choose from. What set the original Moto Tag apart from the crowd — and what carries over to the sequel — is UWB support for precise, directional tracking. That capability remains rare among Find Hub trackers, with virtually no competing options offering it.

That said, UWB was already available on the original Tag, which raises a fair question: what actually makes the Moto Tag 2 worth upgrading to?

Motorola Moto Tag 2
Easy to set up and locate on any Android phone: Just attach moto tag to your belongings, and use your Android phone to locate anything with pinpoint precision, anywhere in the world.
$42Amazon

Beyond a new orange colorway, the headline improvement is battery life. Motorola is touting “over 600 days on a single battery” using a standard CR2032 cell — a substantial leap over its predecessor and a strong practical argument for the newer model.

Motorola has opened sales in select markets over the past few weeks. In the UK, the Moto Tag 2 is available for £29.99, while German buyers can pick one up for €40. The US launch hasn’t been officially announced yet, but the tracker is already appearing on Amazon through third-party sellers at $119.99 for a 4-pack — which works out to roughly $29 per unit, consistent with standard retail pricing. Early buyers have confirmed these are genuine products, and the listings don’t raise any obvious concerns — all are fulfilled by Amazon.
- Moto Tag 2 (4-pack) at Amazon
There’s currently no single-unit option available in the US, so the 4-pack is the only route for American buyers at the moment.
May 13, 2026
Google Pixel’s “Take a Message” Feature May Soon Expand to More Countries and Non-Pixel Devices

Being a Pixel owner outside the United States has always come with a catch: a long list of AI features that simply aren’t available in your region. Google has gradually extended some of these to international markets, but the majority remain US-only. That gap may be getting a little smaller, as the company appears to be preparing another Pixel feature for a broader global rollout.

Introduced alongside the Pixel 10 series in 2025, “Take a Message” functions like a smarter take on traditional voicemail. When someone calls and the user can’t pick up, the feature answers on their behalf, takes a message, and displays a real-time transcription as it happens. It’s supported on all eligible Pixels from the Pixel 6 through to the Pixel 10, but availability has been restricted to the US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the UK. According to Android Authority, that’s about to change.

Code found in the latest Phone app beta suggests Google is working on a significantly wider rollout. Take a Message could reach a range of Asian and European markets including Austria, Belgium, Finland, Malaysia, Hungary, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, and Taiwan. Germany, Spain, France, Italy, and Japan may receive the feature with transcription support included. India also appears to be in scope, with country-specific code strings discovered in the same beta build.

Beyond geographic expansion, the report indicates Google is also planning to bring Take a Message to non-Pixel devices – though seemingly without transcription support in that case.

A useful feature that deserves wider reach

Take a Message doesn’t get as much attention as Call Screening or some of Google’s more prominent AI calling tools, but it’s a genuinely practical addition. One of its stronger selling points is that all transcription happens on-device, which makes it a privacy-conscious alternative to cloud-based voicemail systems. For anyone who finds their carrier’s default voicemail setup clunky or impersonal, it offers a noticeably cleaner experience directly from the phone.

The expansion follows a pattern Google has already started exploring. Earlier this year, the company brought Scam Detection – previously a Pixel-exclusive feature – to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, marking one of the first times a major Pixel AI calling feature landed on a competing Android flagship. A similar rollout strategy seems likely for Take a Message, potentially starting with non-Pixel flagships before spreading to a wider device pool.

May 13, 2026
GrapheneOS Accuses Google and Apple of Locking Out Rival Operating Systems Through Verification APIs

GrapheneOS has published a lengthy thread on X accusing Google and Apple of gradually making the internet and mobile apps more dependent on their own platforms, devices, and software ecosystems.

The project argues that tools like Google’s Play Integrity API and Apple’s App Attest are being marketed as security features when, in practice, they make it significantly harder for users to choose alternative operating systems. A growing number of apps and websites now check whether a user is running a trusted device and approved software before granting access. According to GrapheneOS, this trajectory could hand Google and Apple near-total control over which devices function properly online.

“Over the long term, this will increasingly lock out hardware and OS competition,” GrapheneOS wrote in the thread.

Much of the criticism is directed at Google’s Play Integrity API, which Android apps use to verify whether a device is genuine, running certified software, and considered secure. Banking apps commonly rely on these checks to block rooted phones or devices running modified versions of Android. GrapheneOS argues that the same system also shuts out legitimate alternatives – including its own OS.

“Google’s Play Integrity API bans using GrapheneOS despite it being far more secure than anything they permit,” the post states.

“The purpose of these systems is disallowing people from using hardware and software not approved by Apple or Google,” GrapheneOS added. “This is wrongly presented as being a security feature.”

reCAPTCHA concerns

The thread also raises concerns about reCAPTCHA, Google’s widely deployed CAPTCHA system. GrapheneOS points out that Google’s verification systems require users to confirm their identity using a certified Android or iOS device. In some cases, that means scanning a QR code with a phone just to prove you’re a real person before accessing a site or service. GrapheneOS warns this dynamic could eventually extend to desktop platforms like Windows and Linux as well.

“Control over reCAPTCHA puts Google in a position where they can require having either iOS or a certified Android device to use an enormous amount of the web,” the platform wrote.

GrapheneOS also highlights that governments and financial institutions are increasingly adopting these same verification systems for payments, digital ID apps, and age verification services – deepening the entrenchment of Apple and Google’s gatekeeping role.

“Instead of governments stopping Apple and Google from engaging in egregiously anti-competitive behavior, they’re directly participating in locking out competition via their own services,” GrapheneOS said.

Neither Google nor Apple has publicly responded to the issues raised in the thread.

May 12, 2026